Pencil This In

EVENT: McSweeney's Presents an all-star benefit will feature an indie-rock supergroup made up of Dante Decaro and Hadji Bakara (of Wolf Parade), Nick Diamonds and Jamie Thompson (of Islands), Amber Webber (of Black Mountain) and Syd Butler (of Les Savy Fav). Authors Joshua Davis (Underdog), David Rakoff (Fraud) and Rodney Rothman (Early Bird) will also be on hand. And that's not all! Daily Show correspondent John Oliver will be on hand for some laughs. All proceeds benefit 826NYC and 826LA.

8pm // Symphony Space [2537 Broadway] // $26

THEATER: FROST/NIXON was well-received in London, where it premiered with Frank Langella as Nixon and Michael Sheen (Tony Blair in The Queen) as British playboy talk-show host David Frost. The Broadway transfer – which is still in previews – features the same stars as it “chillingly recounts of one of the most monumental television interviews of all time.” - John Del Signore

8pm // Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre [242 West 45th St] // Ticket prices vary

MUSIC: Blonde Redhead's got a new album out called "23". Come by the Apple Store for an intimate performance where they're sure to play some songs from that as well as some old faves. It'll be a good night to wait in line at the Genius Bar.

8pm // Apple Store SoHo [103 Prince St] // Free

If you want to hit two free shows in one night, get over to Virgin Megastore in Union Square before Blonde Redhead for a free performance by the Kaiser Chiefs. Remember them?

5:30pm // Virgin Megastore [52 East 14th St] // Free